SANDEEP R. KHANDELWAL
Thane, Mumbai
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in strategic talent acquisition and management, I excel at driving innovative recruitment strategies and optimizing workforce operations across diverse industries. My proven leadership enhances team performance and fosters strong stakeholder partnerships, with a dedicated focus on diversity, efficiency, strategic HR initiatives, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Recognized for a proactive and results-oriented approach, I am committed to delivering impactful HR solutions that align with organizational goals and drive sustained success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Manager
dentsu
Thane
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Leading a dedicated and focused team of 5+ recruiters & 11+ members sourcing team while mentoring them, managing their KPIs and performance management
- Orchestrated recruitment needs for stakeholders, including budget oversight, issue resolution, and progress reporting
- Delivered multi-channel, high-volume recruitment solutions across executive search, campus recruitment, direct hiring, referrals, internal mobility, and agency management
- Led a team of 50+ Talent Acquisition professionals, providing coaching and mentorship to unlock high potential
- Drove DEI initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams, achieving notable increases in diverse hiring
- Enhanced recruitment efficiency through the implementation of data-driven metrics and analytics
- Created recruitment metrics, improving hiring TAT, offer-acceptance ratios, source diversity, and candidate quality
- Acted as the key liaison for the adoption and optimization of ATS, including SmartRecruiters and Workday
- Provided ongoing training and mentorship to team members, emphasizing career growth, fostering a team culture
- Handled role-specific recruitment activities, including job selling, salary negotiations, and offer management
- Launched new functions – This includes Direct Sourcing Team (DST), Onboarding Team, NHTP Team and initiating multiple sourcing strategies for hiring/onboarding at a quick turnaround time
- Successfully executed a virtual recruitment drive for 400+ candidates with 8 different skill roles with 3 different levels.
Sr Manager
LTI
Mumbai
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversaw Workforce Planning and Vendor Management for Horizon Accounts in Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad
- Orchestrated a large-scale recruitment event, processing 1700+ candidates across two locations in a single day
- Consistently achieved a Job Placement Ratio (JPR) of 5.77 on MoM, reflecting high efficiency in candidate placement
- Optimized recruitment source mix, achieving 65% from job boards, 13% through social media, 18% from referrals, and 5% via vendor partners, diversifying sourcing channels and enhancing recruitment reach
- Led a dynamic team of 26, including 12 recruiters, 11 interns, and 3 MIS professionals.
Manager
LTI
Navi Mumbai
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with Horizon regional leads and the Sales Head to assess staffing requirements, manage bench resources, and conduct pipeline analysis, ensuring operational and strategic goals were met
- Achieved a consistent JPR of 5.46 on a MoM basis, demonstrating effectiveness in talent acquisition strategies
- Successfully managed both internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and operational integrity
- Directed a team of 9, including 6 recruiters and 3 MIS Executives, driving recruitment success.
Regional HR (HRBP)
Tata Consultancy Services
Mumbai
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed engagement for 3500+ associates, ensuring adherence to TCS policies and talent management initiatives
- Implemented mid-term feedback and pre-appraisal preparedness workshops to enhance performance management
- Conducted project-level inductions for new hires, integrating them effectively into their teams and projects
- Addressed associate’s grievances promptly, ensuring issues were tracked to closure for a positive work environment
- Coordinated with L&D teams to facilitate associate learning opportunities, enhancing skill development
- Led Maitree and HSE awareness sessions, promoting a safe and inclusive workplace culture
- Managed reporting and compliance with statutory policies and scorecards, ensuring organizational accountability
- Supported career development through initiatives such as Career Hub, PIP, Propel, and PEEP.
Asst. Manager - Talent Acquisition
Tata Consultancy Services
Thane
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Led talent acquisition for TCS Mumbai and TCS Nagpur, focusing on the recruitment of experienced professionals
- Collaborated closely with leadership to address challenges related to technology relevance and selection ratios
- Served as a business partner, working in conjunction with business units, Resource Management Groups (RMG), and HR to efficiently meet recruitment needs and close positions effectively
- Implemented rigorous validation processes for candidate credentials, including education and work experience documentation, to minimize hiring risks
- Conducted regular meetings with delivery teams to forecast hiring needs and develop strategies for timely fulfilment of open positions, aligning talent acquisition efforts with project timelines
- Developed and published various recruitment dashboards, providing insightful analytics on recruitment metrics, performance, and forecasting, supporting strategic decision-making
- Successfully planned and executed a large-scale recruitment drive for SAP skills, attracting over 900 candidates and securing 110 final hires in a single day.
Executive
L&T Infotech
Mumbai
11.2010 - 08.2013
- Functioned as Recruitment Executive/SPOC for the BFS & Testing Vertical in India/South Africa, catering to key clients such as CITI, Nordea Bank, NETS, ABSA, and Standard Bank, enhancing the talent acquisition strategy and execution
- Led the establishment of the recruitment function in South Africa, representing the only team member to set up operations locally, showcasing international recruitment and operational capabilities
- Successfully re-batched 135 associates for a major South African bank
- Identified 17 local business partners in South Africa, expanding the network and enhancing the hiring process
- Achieved the onboarding of 20 campus recruits and 40 lateral hires within a 3-month period
- Managed a diverse range of responsibilities across various non-IT functions like Sales & Pre-Sales, Finance, Marketing, Legal, and HR
- Analysed total recruitment data for the Services Cluster and presented findings through graphical presentations, aiding in data-driven decision-making
- Acted as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for leveraging social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter for recruitment, and led in-house training for recruiters on social media hiring techniques.
Associate Executive
Polaris Software Lab
Mumbai
01.2010 - 10.2010
Associate Executive
Polaris Software Lab
Mumbai
08.2006 - 02.2008
Consultant
L10nbridge
Mumbai
05.2005 - 11.2005
Education
Human Resource
Wigan & Leigh College
UK06-2006
B.Com - Commerce
SK Somaiya College of Arts Science & Commerce
Mumbai06-2003
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Talent management
- Negotiation
- Recruitment
- Employee Relations
- Employee Handbook Development
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Human Resources Department Processes
- Negotiation Tactics
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee Referral Programs
- Human Resource Management Software HRMS
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Hiring Trends and Analysis
- Performance Optimization
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data and Trends Analysis
- Relationship Building
Certification
Business Analyst using POWER BI, edureka, 05/2024
Passion
Wildlife Photography, Travelling, and Culinary Exploration
Accomplishments
Ø Received “Inspire Change Award” for successfully transitioning the ATS from Smartrecruiters to Workday along with the adoption.
Ø Nominated for the most prestigious annual awards of dentsu “Infinity Awards” for the year 2023.
Ø Received team award for complying with a data accuracy of 95% on the ATS (Smartrecruiters).
Ø Received the “Choose Excitement” award for successfully rolling out the ATS Smart recruiters along with the adoption.
Ø Received “Make it Real” award for key contributions towards creating and delivering the differential TA learning module which helped the TA team to bring the offer drop from 40% to 18% at overall level.
Ø Received “Be Accountable” award for driving and ensuring Smartrecruiters adoption in the TA team.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Gujarati
Beginner (A1)
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr Manager
dentsu
11.2021 - 06.2024
Sr Manager
LTI
04.2020 - 11.2021
Manager
LTI
01.2019 - 03.2020
Regional HR (HRBP)
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2016 - 01.2019
Asst. Manager - Talent Acquisition
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2014 - 09.2016
Executive
L&T Infotech
11.2010 - 08.2013
Associate Executive
Polaris Software Lab
01.2010 - 10.2010
Associate Executive
Polaris Software Lab
08.2006 - 02.2008
Consultant
L10nbridge
05.2005 - 11.2005
Human Resource
Wigan & Leigh College
B.Com - Commerce
SK Somaiya College of Arts Science & Commerce
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